Who was thaddeus lowe?

Thaddeus Lowe was an American aeronaut and inventor, best known for his contributions to ballooning during the American Civil War. He developed the Union Army's Balloon Corps, using hot air balloons for reconnaissance and intelligence gathering. Lowe's innovation in aerial observation significantly impacted military strategy during the war. After the conflict, he continued to work on various aviation projects, including early efforts in lighter-than-air flight.